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"Parmesan" and "Gorgonzola" aren't actually types of cheese. They're Portected Designations of Origin - essentially meaningless trademarks, except for place of origin rather than manufacturer (so even more irrelevant than a real trademark).

The infuriating thing is that I couldn't tell you what the generic name of these products is. That seems to be a recurring theme with PDOs. Especially the foods. For alcohol products it's a little easier - I know that tequila and Mezcal are the same thing, that burbon is just Whiskey - but foods are often completely inscrutable
 

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